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"Dominating the Digital Space 5 Tips for Video Visibility Victory"
Dominating the Digital Space: 5 Tips for Video Visibility Victory
5 Tips to Get More Views with YouTube Optimization [Free Checklist]
Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
We all want our videos to get a lot of views, and in turn, lead to more subscribers. In order to do so, we have to prepare it for success. If you are hoping to optimize a video after it has already been published to YouTube, then you aren’t going to get the best result, because much of optimization is done before the video is even shot.a
In this article, we will give youa checklist , which you should have with you at the very beginning of creating a YouTube video: the ideation stage. As you go through your process, check off each task. By doing so, you can ensure that you have given the video the best chance to rank high and be discovered.
How to Optimize Your Video to Rank Higher on YouTube?
- Keep Your Audience’s Attention
- Do Keyword Research
- Engage Your Audience
- Upload YouTube Video in Proper Length
1. Keep Your Audience’s Attention:
Even though your view count is going up, it doesn’t mean your audience is watching your video. And if they are not, then YouTube is going to consider your video less valuable and therefore, lowering its rank.
Audience Retention is an important metric to keep an eye on after every video you’ve published.
Before you start your next project, take a look back at the Audience Retention of your previous videos.
- Enter YouTube Studio in your channel
- Access to Analytics
- Select the video you want to review
- Click into engagement
- See where a dip in watch time
What is Good Audience Retention?
If you want to see how your Audience Retention is performing, the Average Percentage Viewed will give you a broad perspective. The higher the percentage, the more people are watching your entire video.
If you get above 60% Average Percentage Viewed, you should feel very proud. In our modern world with our short attention span, that is considered good retention.
In the example above, we see that on average, a viewer will only see 44% of the video. For the video below, we see that it only has 30% of the video viewed. Overall, the first video is performing better.
There is also a dip that happens at the beginning in the second example, which indicates that viewers are skipping forward and about 20% then deciding it’s not worth continuing. It’s good data to help you improve your introduction and the hook.
If there is important information that you are presenting at a given point and in the Audience Retention you see that only a small percentage of your viewers actually see it, then for the next video, you might want to position the details in a different point in the video.
How to Improve Audience Retention
Here are a few ways you can retain your audience’s attention if you noticed a drop in viewership:
- Film a hook (introduce your video to let the audience know what to expect)
- Add b-roll (having supplemental footage to cut to makes your video more interesting to watch)
- Have a co-host (Having someone on screen gives the video more dynamic interactions)
- Edit out the unimportant stuff
- Write a conclusion (having a conclusion prepared will allow you to transition from the content of the video to the call to action without the audience even knowing) See this example by PolyMatter below and notice how seamless their ending is.
If you have a video that is doing a good job retaining the audience, then replicate it. If there isn’t, keep experimenting with new structures. Improving audience retention is not simply important for your ranking, but it will affirm that you are building quality videos.
Knowing how to structure your video will allow you to be strategic as you build out your content.
2. Do Keyword Research:
Many viewers find YouTube videos via search, and if you aren’t using the appropriate keywords, then YouTube won’t be able to identify your content and display it for your viewers.
Where Do Keywords Appear on YouTube?
- Title: Have keywords at the beginning of the title and limit them up to approximately 60 characters so it appears in full in search.
- Tags: Include 10-15 tags from general keywords to more specific.
- Descriptions: Put important information and keywords at the beginning of the description so both searcher and the search engine understands what the video is about.
Why Keywords Matter
keyword arrangement is an integral part of YouTube optimization because the robots behind YouTube don’t associate the value of the actual video content with what the viewer is actually seeking. You should pay attention to the relevance of keywords.
Even when you add closed captions, it doesn’t mean the best keywords are present to the Youtube search engine when we speak.
That is why it is important to know your audience and what words and phrases they are going to use to search for your video.
Here is how you can see what keywords were used to find your video:
- Enter YouTube Studio in your channel
- Access Analytics
- Select Reach
- Click into Traffic Source
- Click Traffic Source: YouTube Search
If you want to find some new keywords for your upcoming video, you will need to do some research.
1. Enter Keywords You Want to Rank for In YouTube Search: This allows you to see what the most popular phrases are in the YouTube search engine.
2. Study the Competitors: See which videos are ranking high for your search term. Use a tool called VidIQ to see the keywords that the top videos are performing.
3. Search for Related Keywords and Evaluate Relevancy: A tool called Ubersuggest can help you find related keywords and allow you to identify the search volume, cost per click (aka CPC is used for determining the budget for paid search), and the competitiveness of the word or phrase.
Search volume: The number of searches with that particular keyword. The higher the number the more popular it is. You should aim to use keywords with a high search volume.
Keyword competition score: This score is usually indicated by a number and it represents how difficult it is for a keyword to rank due to other pages already ranking for that word or phrase. You want to find a keyword with a low competition score.
Pro tip: The best combination is high search volume and low competition score. But if you can’t get that perfect mix, go for the low competitive score, as it will give you a better chance to rank, even if it isn’t searched as often.
4. Come Up With Content Related to Those Keywords: To come up with topic ideas around a keyword, you can use a tool called Answer the Public , which gives you all the most popular questions searched online.
3. Engage Your Audience:
It’s been highly discussed on forums all over the Internet, and there appears to be a strong correlation between YouTube video ranking and the number of likes, dislikes, and comments the video received.
While YouTube itself might not be using the number of likes and comments to determine where your video rank, having high engagement allows your video to be discovered through other means.
Here is an example of how it would work:
- A YouTuber with 100,000 subscribers views your video and likes it
- Then your video might be visible to a fraction of those 100,000 subscribers.
- Boom! Domino effect!
- More people will see your video and like it, increasing your network of viewers and your watch time, which is one of the main factors that YouTube takes into consideration.
Get engagements with a call to action:
- Don’t be afraid to ask for an engagement at the beginning of the video to avoid fall off on retention.
- Encourage them to leave a comment or start a discussion by asking a question at the end of your video.
- Monitor comments and responds to them so you can build a relationship with your audience over time.
It’s all about creating a community and that is what YouTube encourages.
4. Upload YouTube Video in Proper Length:
YouTube puts a lot of weight on watch time, and in addition to that, it puts more weight on session watch time.
Session watch time is counted when people watch your video and then continue to watch others, it doesn’t have to be your own. The more time people spend watching YouTube videos, as a result of your content, the more likely YouTube will increase your ranking.
Since YouTube puts importance on time spent watching videos, the length of your video will play a key role.
If you have 5 videos and all of them are a minute long, a 100% watch through will only get you 5 minutes total.
However, if you have 1 video that is 20 minutes, and an average viewer only watches half of it, then you have an average watch time of over 10 minutes. That’s more than double what your five short videos can do. This longer video is worth more. However, if that 20-minute video is really boring and people drop off in the first minute, then it’s not any better than 1 of the 5 short videos.
If your format allows, go for a longer video instead of a shorter one. But the most important thing is that you can keep people watching your videos: so use end screen and playlist links to keep them engaged.
End screen: Pick related videos for your audience, so they know exactly what they should watch next. You can even create a background template for your end screens .
Playlist: If you have multiple videos that fit a specific topic, add them to a playlist so the viewer can enjoy them all in one viewing.
Key Takeaways:
- Use Audience Retention to better understand how to structure your video for the best results.
- Perform Keyword Research to find the keywords that your competitors are using and your audience is searching for.
- Increasing Subscribers gets your video in front of more people the moment it is published.
- Encourage Comments and respond to establish a relationship with your viewers.
- Ensure that Viewers Continue Watching videos on YouTube after they finish watching yours.
Other Things That Affects Your YouTube Ranking
Except for the above-mentioned factors, there are also other issues that affect the ranking of your YouTube video. YouTube has stated that the number of subscribers doesn’t play a key role in your video ranking.
For example, if a YouTuber has a million subscribers and then overnight they lose 100 thousand, a video they had ranking number 1 will still be ranked number 1.
However, the number of subscribers has a lot of indirect effects on your channel.
- Subscribers know the moment your video is published
- Subscribers will watch your video in the first week (YouTube will rank your video higher if they see a lift in the first week of publishing)
- YouTube put a higher value on subscribers than views and social shares, because it’s harder to fake subscribers
Growing subscribers take time and effort, and even though it shouldn’t be your main focus, there are tactics you can do to gain more subscribers .
Don’t miss a chance to optimize your YouTube video, download, and print out this checklist for your next video project. For more information on SEO(Search Engine Optimization) on YouTube, you can also read the following article.
How to Fast Rank Video Higher with Video SEO >>
10 Best YouTube Keyword Tools to Use with Bonus Tips>>
If you want to find a video editing solution that empowers your imagination and creativity yet takes less effort, please try this robust and user-friendly video editing software Wondershare Filmora. It provides special effects, stock photo & video, sound library, etc., which will definitely enhance your productivity and helps to make money by making videos much accessible.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
We all want our videos to get a lot of views, and in turn, lead to more subscribers. In order to do so, we have to prepare it for success. If you are hoping to optimize a video after it has already been published to YouTube, then you aren’t going to get the best result, because much of optimization is done before the video is even shot.a
In this article, we will give youa checklist , which you should have with you at the very beginning of creating a YouTube video: the ideation stage. As you go through your process, check off each task. By doing so, you can ensure that you have given the video the best chance to rank high and be discovered.
How to Optimize Your Video to Rank Higher on YouTube?
- Keep Your Audience’s Attention
- Do Keyword Research
- Engage Your Audience
- Upload YouTube Video in Proper Length
1. Keep Your Audience’s Attention:
Even though your view count is going up, it doesn’t mean your audience is watching your video. And if they are not, then YouTube is going to consider your video less valuable and therefore, lowering its rank.
Audience Retention is an important metric to keep an eye on after every video you’ve published.
Before you start your next project, take a look back at the Audience Retention of your previous videos.
- Enter YouTube Studio in your channel
- Access to Analytics
- Select the video you want to review
- Click into engagement
- See where a dip in watch time
What is Good Audience Retention?
If you want to see how your Audience Retention is performing, the Average Percentage Viewed will give you a broad perspective. The higher the percentage, the more people are watching your entire video.
If you get above 60% Average Percentage Viewed, you should feel very proud. In our modern world with our short attention span, that is considered good retention.
In the example above, we see that on average, a viewer will only see 44% of the video. For the video below, we see that it only has 30% of the video viewed. Overall, the first video is performing better.
There is also a dip that happens at the beginning in the second example, which indicates that viewers are skipping forward and about 20% then deciding it’s not worth continuing. It’s good data to help you improve your introduction and the hook.
If there is important information that you are presenting at a given point and in the Audience Retention you see that only a small percentage of your viewers actually see it, then for the next video, you might want to position the details in a different point in the video.
How to Improve Audience Retention
Here are a few ways you can retain your audience’s attention if you noticed a drop in viewership:
- Film a hook (introduce your video to let the audience know what to expect)
- Add b-roll (having supplemental footage to cut to makes your video more interesting to watch)
- Have a co-host (Having someone on screen gives the video more dynamic interactions)
- Edit out the unimportant stuff
- Write a conclusion (having a conclusion prepared will allow you to transition from the content of the video to the call to action without the audience even knowing) See this example by PolyMatter below and notice how seamless their ending is.
If you have a video that is doing a good job retaining the audience, then replicate it. If there isn’t, keep experimenting with new structures. Improving audience retention is not simply important for your ranking, but it will affirm that you are building quality videos.
Knowing how to structure your video will allow you to be strategic as you build out your content.
2. Do Keyword Research:
Many viewers find YouTube videos via search, and if you aren’t using the appropriate keywords, then YouTube won’t be able to identify your content and display it for your viewers.
Where Do Keywords Appear on YouTube?
- Title: Have keywords at the beginning of the title and limit them up to approximately 60 characters so it appears in full in search.
- Tags: Include 10-15 tags from general keywords to more specific.
- Descriptions: Put important information and keywords at the beginning of the description so both searcher and the search engine understands what the video is about.
Why Keywords Matter
keyword arrangement is an integral part of YouTube optimization because the robots behind YouTube don’t associate the value of the actual video content with what the viewer is actually seeking. You should pay attention to the relevance of keywords.
Even when you add closed captions, it doesn’t mean the best keywords are present to the Youtube search engine when we speak.
That is why it is important to know your audience and what words and phrases they are going to use to search for your video.
Here is how you can see what keywords were used to find your video:
- Enter YouTube Studio in your channel
- Access Analytics
- Select Reach
- Click into Traffic Source
- Click Traffic Source: YouTube Search
If you want to find some new keywords for your upcoming video, you will need to do some research.
1. Enter Keywords You Want to Rank for In YouTube Search: This allows you to see what the most popular phrases are in the YouTube search engine.
2. Study the Competitors: See which videos are ranking high for your search term. Use a tool called VidIQ to see the keywords that the top videos are performing.
3. Search for Related Keywords and Evaluate Relevancy: A tool called Ubersuggest can help you find related keywords and allow you to identify the search volume, cost per click (aka CPC is used for determining the budget for paid search), and the competitiveness of the word or phrase.
Search volume: The number of searches with that particular keyword. The higher the number the more popular it is. You should aim to use keywords with a high search volume.
Keyword competition score: This score is usually indicated by a number and it represents how difficult it is for a keyword to rank due to other pages already ranking for that word or phrase. You want to find a keyword with a low competition score.
Pro tip: The best combination is high search volume and low competition score. But if you can’t get that perfect mix, go for the low competitive score, as it will give you a better chance to rank, even if it isn’t searched as often.
4. Come Up With Content Related to Those Keywords: To come up with topic ideas around a keyword, you can use a tool called Answer the Public , which gives you all the most popular questions searched online.
3. Engage Your Audience:
It’s been highly discussed on forums all over the Internet, and there appears to be a strong correlation between YouTube video ranking and the number of likes, dislikes, and comments the video received.
While YouTube itself might not be using the number of likes and comments to determine where your video rank, having high engagement allows your video to be discovered through other means.
Here is an example of how it would work:
- A YouTuber with 100,000 subscribers views your video and likes it
- Then your video might be visible to a fraction of those 100,000 subscribers.
- Boom! Domino effect!
- More people will see your video and like it, increasing your network of viewers and your watch time, which is one of the main factors that YouTube takes into consideration.
Get engagements with a call to action:
- Don’t be afraid to ask for an engagement at the beginning of the video to avoid fall off on retention.
- Encourage them to leave a comment or start a discussion by asking a question at the end of your video.
- Monitor comments and responds to them so you can build a relationship with your audience over time.
It’s all about creating a community and that is what YouTube encourages.
4. Upload YouTube Video in Proper Length:
YouTube puts a lot of weight on watch time, and in addition to that, it puts more weight on session watch time.
Session watch time is counted when people watch your video and then continue to watch others, it doesn’t have to be your own. The more time people spend watching YouTube videos, as a result of your content, the more likely YouTube will increase your ranking.
Since YouTube puts importance on time spent watching videos, the length of your video will play a key role.
If you have 5 videos and all of them are a minute long, a 100% watch through will only get you 5 minutes total.
However, if you have 1 video that is 20 minutes, and an average viewer only watches half of it, then you have an average watch time of over 10 minutes. That’s more than double what your five short videos can do. This longer video is worth more. However, if that 20-minute video is really boring and people drop off in the first minute, then it’s not any better than 1 of the 5 short videos.
If your format allows, go for a longer video instead of a shorter one. But the most important thing is that you can keep people watching your videos: so use end screen and playlist links to keep them engaged.
End screen: Pick related videos for your audience, so they know exactly what they should watch next. You can even create a background template for your end screens .
Playlist: If you have multiple videos that fit a specific topic, add them to a playlist so the viewer can enjoy them all in one viewing.
Key Takeaways:
- Use Audience Retention to better understand how to structure your video for the best results.
- Perform Keyword Research to find the keywords that your competitors are using and your audience is searching for.
- Increasing Subscribers gets your video in front of more people the moment it is published.
- Encourage Comments and respond to establish a relationship with your viewers.
- Ensure that Viewers Continue Watching videos on YouTube after they finish watching yours.
Other Things That Affects Your YouTube Ranking
Except for the above-mentioned factors, there are also other issues that affect the ranking of your YouTube video. YouTube has stated that the number of subscribers doesn’t play a key role in your video ranking.
For example, if a YouTuber has a million subscribers and then overnight they lose 100 thousand, a video they had ranking number 1 will still be ranked number 1.
However, the number of subscribers has a lot of indirect effects on your channel.
- Subscribers know the moment your video is published
- Subscribers will watch your video in the first week (YouTube will rank your video higher if they see a lift in the first week of publishing)
- YouTube put a higher value on subscribers than views and social shares, because it’s harder to fake subscribers
Growing subscribers take time and effort, and even though it shouldn’t be your main focus, there are tactics you can do to gain more subscribers .
Don’t miss a chance to optimize your YouTube video, download, and print out this checklist for your next video project. For more information on SEO(Search Engine Optimization) on YouTube, you can also read the following article.
How to Fast Rank Video Higher with Video SEO >>
10 Best YouTube Keyword Tools to Use with Bonus Tips>>
If you want to find a video editing solution that empowers your imagination and creativity yet takes less effort, please try this robust and user-friendly video editing software Wondershare Filmora. It provides special effects, stock photo & video, sound library, etc., which will definitely enhance your productivity and helps to make money by making videos much accessible.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
We all want our videos to get a lot of views, and in turn, lead to more subscribers. In order to do so, we have to prepare it for success. If you are hoping to optimize a video after it has already been published to YouTube, then you aren’t going to get the best result, because much of optimization is done before the video is even shot.a
In this article, we will give youa checklist , which you should have with you at the very beginning of creating a YouTube video: the ideation stage. As you go through your process, check off each task. By doing so, you can ensure that you have given the video the best chance to rank high and be discovered.
How to Optimize Your Video to Rank Higher on YouTube?
- Keep Your Audience’s Attention
- Do Keyword Research
- Engage Your Audience
- Upload YouTube Video in Proper Length
1. Keep Your Audience’s Attention:
Even though your view count is going up, it doesn’t mean your audience is watching your video. And if they are not, then YouTube is going to consider your video less valuable and therefore, lowering its rank.
Audience Retention is an important metric to keep an eye on after every video you’ve published.
Before you start your next project, take a look back at the Audience Retention of your previous videos.
- Enter YouTube Studio in your channel
- Access to Analytics
- Select the video you want to review
- Click into engagement
- See where a dip in watch time
What is Good Audience Retention?
If you want to see how your Audience Retention is performing, the Average Percentage Viewed will give you a broad perspective. The higher the percentage, the more people are watching your entire video.
If you get above 60% Average Percentage Viewed, you should feel very proud. In our modern world with our short attention span, that is considered good retention.
In the example above, we see that on average, a viewer will only see 44% of the video. For the video below, we see that it only has 30% of the video viewed. Overall, the first video is performing better.
There is also a dip that happens at the beginning in the second example, which indicates that viewers are skipping forward and about 20% then deciding it’s not worth continuing. It’s good data to help you improve your introduction and the hook.
If there is important information that you are presenting at a given point and in the Audience Retention you see that only a small percentage of your viewers actually see it, then for the next video, you might want to position the details in a different point in the video.
How to Improve Audience Retention
Here are a few ways you can retain your audience’s attention if you noticed a drop in viewership:
- Film a hook (introduce your video to let the audience know what to expect)
- Add b-roll (having supplemental footage to cut to makes your video more interesting to watch)
- Have a co-host (Having someone on screen gives the video more dynamic interactions)
- Edit out the unimportant stuff
- Write a conclusion (having a conclusion prepared will allow you to transition from the content of the video to the call to action without the audience even knowing) See this example by PolyMatter below and notice how seamless their ending is.
If you have a video that is doing a good job retaining the audience, then replicate it. If there isn’t, keep experimenting with new structures. Improving audience retention is not simply important for your ranking, but it will affirm that you are building quality videos.
Knowing how to structure your video will allow you to be strategic as you build out your content.
2. Do Keyword Research:
Many viewers find YouTube videos via search, and if you aren’t using the appropriate keywords, then YouTube won’t be able to identify your content and display it for your viewers.
Where Do Keywords Appear on YouTube?
- Title: Have keywords at the beginning of the title and limit them up to approximately 60 characters so it appears in full in search.
- Tags: Include 10-15 tags from general keywords to more specific.
- Descriptions: Put important information and keywords at the beginning of the description so both searcher and the search engine understands what the video is about.
Why Keywords Matter
keyword arrangement is an integral part of YouTube optimization because the robots behind YouTube don’t associate the value of the actual video content with what the viewer is actually seeking. You should pay attention to the relevance of keywords.
Even when you add closed captions, it doesn’t mean the best keywords are present to the Youtube search engine when we speak.
That is why it is important to know your audience and what words and phrases they are going to use to search for your video.
Here is how you can see what keywords were used to find your video:
- Enter YouTube Studio in your channel
- Access Analytics
- Select Reach
- Click into Traffic Source
- Click Traffic Source: YouTube Search
If you want to find some new keywords for your upcoming video, you will need to do some research.
1. Enter Keywords You Want to Rank for In YouTube Search: This allows you to see what the most popular phrases are in the YouTube search engine.
2. Study the Competitors: See which videos are ranking high for your search term. Use a tool called VidIQ to see the keywords that the top videos are performing.
3. Search for Related Keywords and Evaluate Relevancy: A tool called Ubersuggest can help you find related keywords and allow you to identify the search volume, cost per click (aka CPC is used for determining the budget for paid search), and the competitiveness of the word or phrase.
Search volume: The number of searches with that particular keyword. The higher the number the more popular it is. You should aim to use keywords with a high search volume.
Keyword competition score: This score is usually indicated by a number and it represents how difficult it is for a keyword to rank due to other pages already ranking for that word or phrase. You want to find a keyword with a low competition score.
Pro tip: The best combination is high search volume and low competition score. But if you can’t get that perfect mix, go for the low competitive score, as it will give you a better chance to rank, even if it isn’t searched as often.
4. Come Up With Content Related to Those Keywords: To come up with topic ideas around a keyword, you can use a tool called Answer the Public , which gives you all the most popular questions searched online.
3. Engage Your Audience:
It’s been highly discussed on forums all over the Internet, and there appears to be a strong correlation between YouTube video ranking and the number of likes, dislikes, and comments the video received.
While YouTube itself might not be using the number of likes and comments to determine where your video rank, having high engagement allows your video to be discovered through other means.
Here is an example of how it would work:
- A YouTuber with 100,000 subscribers views your video and likes it
- Then your video might be visible to a fraction of those 100,000 subscribers.
- Boom! Domino effect!
- More people will see your video and like it, increasing your network of viewers and your watch time, which is one of the main factors that YouTube takes into consideration.
Get engagements with a call to action:
- Don’t be afraid to ask for an engagement at the beginning of the video to avoid fall off on retention.
- Encourage them to leave a comment or start a discussion by asking a question at the end of your video.
- Monitor comments and responds to them so you can build a relationship with your audience over time.
It’s all about creating a community and that is what YouTube encourages.
4. Upload YouTube Video in Proper Length:
YouTube puts a lot of weight on watch time, and in addition to that, it puts more weight on session watch time.
Session watch time is counted when people watch your video and then continue to watch others, it doesn’t have to be your own. The more time people spend watching YouTube videos, as a result of your content, the more likely YouTube will increase your ranking.
Since YouTube puts importance on time spent watching videos, the length of your video will play a key role.
If you have 5 videos and all of them are a minute long, a 100% watch through will only get you 5 minutes total.
However, if you have 1 video that is 20 minutes, and an average viewer only watches half of it, then you have an average watch time of over 10 minutes. That’s more than double what your five short videos can do. This longer video is worth more. However, if that 20-minute video is really boring and people drop off in the first minute, then it’s not any better than 1 of the 5 short videos.
If your format allows, go for a longer video instead of a shorter one. But the most important thing is that you can keep people watching your videos: so use end screen and playlist links to keep them engaged.
End screen: Pick related videos for your audience, so they know exactly what they should watch next. You can even create a background template for your end screens .
Playlist: If you have multiple videos that fit a specific topic, add them to a playlist so the viewer can enjoy them all in one viewing.
Key Takeaways:
- Use Audience Retention to better understand how to structure your video for the best results.
- Perform Keyword Research to find the keywords that your competitors are using and your audience is searching for.
- Increasing Subscribers gets your video in front of more people the moment it is published.
- Encourage Comments and respond to establish a relationship with your viewers.
- Ensure that Viewers Continue Watching videos on YouTube after they finish watching yours.
Other Things That Affects Your YouTube Ranking
Except for the above-mentioned factors, there are also other issues that affect the ranking of your YouTube video. YouTube has stated that the number of subscribers doesn’t play a key role in your video ranking.
For example, if a YouTuber has a million subscribers and then overnight they lose 100 thousand, a video they had ranking number 1 will still be ranked number 1.
However, the number of subscribers has a lot of indirect effects on your channel.
- Subscribers know the moment your video is published
- Subscribers will watch your video in the first week (YouTube will rank your video higher if they see a lift in the first week of publishing)
- YouTube put a higher value on subscribers than views and social shares, because it’s harder to fake subscribers
Growing subscribers take time and effort, and even though it shouldn’t be your main focus, there are tactics you can do to gain more subscribers .
Don’t miss a chance to optimize your YouTube video, download, and print out this checklist for your next video project. For more information on SEO(Search Engine Optimization) on YouTube, you can also read the following article.
How to Fast Rank Video Higher with Video SEO >>
10 Best YouTube Keyword Tools to Use with Bonus Tips>>
If you want to find a video editing solution that empowers your imagination and creativity yet takes less effort, please try this robust and user-friendly video editing software Wondershare Filmora. It provides special effects, stock photo & video, sound library, etc., which will definitely enhance your productivity and helps to make money by making videos much accessible.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions
We all want our videos to get a lot of views, and in turn, lead to more subscribers. In order to do so, we have to prepare it for success. If you are hoping to optimize a video after it has already been published to YouTube, then you aren’t going to get the best result, because much of optimization is done before the video is even shot.a
In this article, we will give youa checklist , which you should have with you at the very beginning of creating a YouTube video: the ideation stage. As you go through your process, check off each task. By doing so, you can ensure that you have given the video the best chance to rank high and be discovered.
How to Optimize Your Video to Rank Higher on YouTube?
- Keep Your Audience’s Attention
- Do Keyword Research
- Engage Your Audience
- Upload YouTube Video in Proper Length
1. Keep Your Audience’s Attention:
Even though your view count is going up, it doesn’t mean your audience is watching your video. And if they are not, then YouTube is going to consider your video less valuable and therefore, lowering its rank.
Audience Retention is an important metric to keep an eye on after every video you’ve published.
Before you start your next project, take a look back at the Audience Retention of your previous videos.
- Enter YouTube Studio in your channel
- Access to Analytics
- Select the video you want to review
- Click into engagement
- See where a dip in watch time
What is Good Audience Retention?
If you want to see how your Audience Retention is performing, the Average Percentage Viewed will give you a broad perspective. The higher the percentage, the more people are watching your entire video.
If you get above 60% Average Percentage Viewed, you should feel very proud. In our modern world with our short attention span, that is considered good retention.
In the example above, we see that on average, a viewer will only see 44% of the video. For the video below, we see that it only has 30% of the video viewed. Overall, the first video is performing better.
There is also a dip that happens at the beginning in the second example, which indicates that viewers are skipping forward and about 20% then deciding it’s not worth continuing. It’s good data to help you improve your introduction and the hook.
If there is important information that you are presenting at a given point and in the Audience Retention you see that only a small percentage of your viewers actually see it, then for the next video, you might want to position the details in a different point in the video.
How to Improve Audience Retention
Here are a few ways you can retain your audience’s attention if you noticed a drop in viewership:
- Film a hook (introduce your video to let the audience know what to expect)
- Add b-roll (having supplemental footage to cut to makes your video more interesting to watch)
- Have a co-host (Having someone on screen gives the video more dynamic interactions)
- Edit out the unimportant stuff
- Write a conclusion (having a conclusion prepared will allow you to transition from the content of the video to the call to action without the audience even knowing) See this example by PolyMatter below and notice how seamless their ending is.
If you have a video that is doing a good job retaining the audience, then replicate it. If there isn’t, keep experimenting with new structures. Improving audience retention is not simply important for your ranking, but it will affirm that you are building quality videos.
Knowing how to structure your video will allow you to be strategic as you build out your content.
2. Do Keyword Research:
Many viewers find YouTube videos via search, and if you aren’t using the appropriate keywords, then YouTube won’t be able to identify your content and display it for your viewers.
Where Do Keywords Appear on YouTube?
- Title: Have keywords at the beginning of the title and limit them up to approximately 60 characters so it appears in full in search.
- Tags: Include 10-15 tags from general keywords to more specific.
- Descriptions: Put important information and keywords at the beginning of the description so both searcher and the search engine understands what the video is about.
Why Keywords Matter
keyword arrangement is an integral part of YouTube optimization because the robots behind YouTube don’t associate the value of the actual video content with what the viewer is actually seeking. You should pay attention to the relevance of keywords.
Even when you add closed captions, it doesn’t mean the best keywords are present to the Youtube search engine when we speak.
That is why it is important to know your audience and what words and phrases they are going to use to search for your video.
Here is how you can see what keywords were used to find your video:
- Enter YouTube Studio in your channel
- Access Analytics
- Select Reach
- Click into Traffic Source
- Click Traffic Source: YouTube Search
If you want to find some new keywords for your upcoming video, you will need to do some research.
1. Enter Keywords You Want to Rank for In YouTube Search: This allows you to see what the most popular phrases are in the YouTube search engine.
2. Study the Competitors: See which videos are ranking high for your search term. Use a tool called VidIQ to see the keywords that the top videos are performing.
3. Search for Related Keywords and Evaluate Relevancy: A tool called Ubersuggest can help you find related keywords and allow you to identify the search volume, cost per click (aka CPC is used for determining the budget for paid search), and the competitiveness of the word or phrase.
Search volume: The number of searches with that particular keyword. The higher the number the more popular it is. You should aim to use keywords with a high search volume.
Keyword competition score: This score is usually indicated by a number and it represents how difficult it is for a keyword to rank due to other pages already ranking for that word or phrase. You want to find a keyword with a low competition score.
Pro tip: The best combination is high search volume and low competition score. But if you can’t get that perfect mix, go for the low competitive score, as it will give you a better chance to rank, even if it isn’t searched as often.
4. Come Up With Content Related to Those Keywords: To come up with topic ideas around a keyword, you can use a tool called Answer the Public , which gives you all the most popular questions searched online.
3. Engage Your Audience:
It’s been highly discussed on forums all over the Internet, and there appears to be a strong correlation between YouTube video ranking and the number of likes, dislikes, and comments the video received.
While YouTube itself might not be using the number of likes and comments to determine where your video rank, having high engagement allows your video to be discovered through other means.
Here is an example of how it would work:
- A YouTuber with 100,000 subscribers views your video and likes it
- Then your video might be visible to a fraction of those 100,000 subscribers.
- Boom! Domino effect!
- More people will see your video and like it, increasing your network of viewers and your watch time, which is one of the main factors that YouTube takes into consideration.
Get engagements with a call to action:
- Don’t be afraid to ask for an engagement at the beginning of the video to avoid fall off on retention.
- Encourage them to leave a comment or start a discussion by asking a question at the end of your video.
- Monitor comments and responds to them so you can build a relationship with your audience over time.
It’s all about creating a community and that is what YouTube encourages.
4. Upload YouTube Video in Proper Length:
YouTube puts a lot of weight on watch time, and in addition to that, it puts more weight on session watch time.
Session watch time is counted when people watch your video and then continue to watch others, it doesn’t have to be your own. The more time people spend watching YouTube videos, as a result of your content, the more likely YouTube will increase your ranking.
Since YouTube puts importance on time spent watching videos, the length of your video will play a key role.
If you have 5 videos and all of them are a minute long, a 100% watch through will only get you 5 minutes total.
However, if you have 1 video that is 20 minutes, and an average viewer only watches half of it, then you have an average watch time of over 10 minutes. That’s more than double what your five short videos can do. This longer video is worth more. However, if that 20-minute video is really boring and people drop off in the first minute, then it’s not any better than 1 of the 5 short videos.
If your format allows, go for a longer video instead of a shorter one. But the most important thing is that you can keep people watching your videos: so use end screen and playlist links to keep them engaged.
End screen: Pick related videos for your audience, so they know exactly what they should watch next. You can even create a background template for your end screens .
Playlist: If you have multiple videos that fit a specific topic, add them to a playlist so the viewer can enjoy them all in one viewing.
Key Takeaways:
- Use Audience Retention to better understand how to structure your video for the best results.
- Perform Keyword Research to find the keywords that your competitors are using and your audience is searching for.
- Increasing Subscribers gets your video in front of more people the moment it is published.
- Encourage Comments and respond to establish a relationship with your viewers.
- Ensure that Viewers Continue Watching videos on YouTube after they finish watching yours.
Other Things That Affects Your YouTube Ranking
Except for the above-mentioned factors, there are also other issues that affect the ranking of your YouTube video. YouTube has stated that the number of subscribers doesn’t play a key role in your video ranking.
For example, if a YouTuber has a million subscribers and then overnight they lose 100 thousand, a video they had ranking number 1 will still be ranked number 1.
However, the number of subscribers has a lot of indirect effects on your channel.
- Subscribers know the moment your video is published
- Subscribers will watch your video in the first week (YouTube will rank your video higher if they see a lift in the first week of publishing)
- YouTube put a higher value on subscribers than views and social shares, because it’s harder to fake subscribers
Growing subscribers take time and effort, and even though it shouldn’t be your main focus, there are tactics you can do to gain more subscribers .
Don’t miss a chance to optimize your YouTube video, download, and print out this checklist for your next video project. For more information on SEO(Search Engine Optimization) on YouTube, you can also read the following article.
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Best Flip-Screen Cam Picks: Your Guide to Excellent Vlogging
12 Best Vlogging Cameras with a Flip Screen
Richard Bennett
Nov 01, 2022• Proven solutions
A flip screen is a very important feature on a camera for vloggers. With a flip screen, you can preview whether or not your shot is composed the way you want it to be, all in real-time. Below is our top list and review of the twelve best vlogging cameras with a flip screen.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A VLOGGING CAMERA
1. Fully articulated screen (flip screen)
2. Good continual autofocus while recording video
3. Good focus priority through face recognition
4. Touch to focus
5. Good low-light performance
6. external mic jack, hot/cold shoe bracket
7. optical image stabilization
8. good battery life
Check out my full list of 10 Things To Look For In A Vlogging Camera to understand the importance of these camera features.
THE 12 BEST VLOGGING CAMERAS WITH A FLIP SCREEN (2018)
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen Type | Mic Port | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanonEOSM50 |  |
February2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| PanasonicLumixDC-GH5S |  |
January2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$$ |
| CanonEOSM100 |  |
August2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $ |
| CanonEOS6D Mark II |  |
June2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
| CanonEOS RebelSL2 |  |
June2017 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelT7i |  |
February2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOSM6 |  |
February2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | Yes | $ |
| NikonD5600 |  |
November2016 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| SonyCyber-Shot DSCRX 100 V |  |
October2016 | Compact | Flip Up | No | $- |
| PanasonicLumixDMC-G85 |  |
September2016 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOS80D |  |
February2016 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
| CanonPowerShotG7 X Mark II |  |
February2016 | Compact | Flip Up | No | $ |
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Best daily vlogging camera with a flip screen: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX 100 V If you want to use a compact camera with a flip screen, Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-RX 100 V is an exceptional daily vlogging camera. This camera’s 20.1 MP Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor with a maximum of 12800 in ISO sensitivity, can record footage in UHD 4K at 30 or 24 fps. The lens on this camera, a non-interchangeable Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens, performs well even under low-light conditions. With its fast hybrid AF system with 315 phase-detection points and an anti-motion blur mode, you can expect your shots to be accurately focused. The Sony RX 100 V packs so much power into such a small, portable camera, making it a great daily vlogging device. PROS - Light and easy to carry around - Produces high-res videos CONS - Short battery life - Lacking a touchscreen |
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Best cheap vlogging camera with a flip screen: Canon EOS M100 The Canon EOS M100 is another great small vlogging camera with a flip screen. This mirrorless camera shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. Its 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor will accurately lock the right focus and produce videos with rich detail. The camera’s ISO sensitivity goes as high as ISO 25600. Even in difficult light conditions, this camera will be able to capture a scene. You can control and navigate through the difficult functions of this camera using its 3-inch touchscreen LCD. This camera has a flip screen that flips upward so that you can see yourself while you vlog. With built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, you can also transfer your videos seamlessly to a computer without any cables. If you don’t want to spend a fortune but still want to produce videos with great picture quality, the Canon EOS M100 is the best entry-level camera for daily vlogging that’s currently on the market. PROS - Affordable - Great connectivity options CONS - Lacks advanced video recording features - No viewfinder |
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Best entry-level mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS M100 The Canon EOS M100 is the best entry-level mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging. In case you missed it, check out my review on the Canon EOS M100. |
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Best mid-range mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS M50 The Canon EOS M50 is already regarded as one of the best mirrorless cameras for vlogging though it has only been on the market for just a few months. This mirrorless camera comes with the newer DIGIC 8 Image Processor that find a focus for your footage even better than the last generation’s image processor. You can crank up the ISO sensitivity to ISO 51200 with the Canon EOS M50. The Canon EOS M50 can shoot UHD 4K videos at 23.98 fps. You can also capture 720p slow-motion videos at 120 fps. PROS - Has an external microphone port - Has a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder CONS - No image stabilization - Battery life could be longer |
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Best professional mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S When Panasonic made its Lumix DC-GH5, it was a hybrid camera that performed equally well in both photo and video. In response to customers’ interest in a video-focused camera, Panasonic released the GH5S. This camera is equipped with a micro four-thirds sensor and can shoot UHD 4K and DCI videos at 60 fps, up to 150 Mbps. If you want to capture slow-motion footage, you can shoot full HD 1080p videos at 240 fps as well. With its 10.28MP multi-aspect ratio MOS sensor, you’ll be able to produce high-quality videos even under very challenging lighting conditions. In a fraction of a second, this camera can also automatically grab focus during your video with its advanced depth-from-focus technology. It is also equipped with a microphone jack so that you can record better audio while shooting with this camera. The GH5S has a fully articulated touchscreen so that you can compose your shot from any angle. PROS - ISO sensitivity goes up to 204800 - High video bit rates CONS - Expensive - The camera body weighs about 1.5 lbs |
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Best entry-level DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS SL2 If you’re looking for a low priced entry-level vlogging camera with a flip screen, the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is the best option. You can precisely and quickly grab focus during video recording with its 9-point AF system and dual pixel CMOS AF technology. The camera powers these functions with its DIGIC 7 image processor. You can shoot up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps with its 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and crank the ISO up to ISO 51200 in case you need to shoot under low light conditions. If you want better audio for your vlogs, you can connect an external microphone to the SL2’s microphone jack. PROS - Microphone jack - Wi-Fi connectivity CONS - No 4K video support - Optical image stabilizer could be better |
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Best mid-range DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS 80D The 80D is the best camera to go with if you’re looking for a mid-range DLSR vlogging camera with a flip screen. It is equipped with a 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, comes with the DIGIC 6 image processor, and shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. For low lighting conditions, you can set the camera’s ISO to as high as ISO 25600. The 80D is great for autofocusing during video recording as it comes with a 45-point all cross phase detection autofocus system and a dual pixel CMOS AF system. PROS - Feature-rich - Continuous AF feature performs beautifully while recording high-res videos CONS - Just one SD card slot - PC sync connection features could be better |
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Best professional DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon 6D Mark II The 6D Mark II is currently (at the time of writing this review) the only full-frame DSLR camera that comes with both a fully-articulated screen and a microphone jack. It is equipped with a 26.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor, comes with the DIGIC 7 image processor, and shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. The 6D is also equipped with the same 45-point all cross-phase detection and dual pixel CMOS autofocusing system as the 80D. If you’re wanting to vlog with a full-frame camera, the 6D Mark II is the best option. PROS - ISO sensitivity goes up to 102400 - Amazing touchscreen controls CONS - No 4K video recording option - No USB 3.0 |
Want to compare even more cameras? Check out…
12 Best Vlogging Cameras (2018)
Top 11 Cheap Vlogging Cameras (2018)
7 Best DSLR Cameras For Vlogging (2018)
8 Best Mirrorless Cameras For Vlogging (2018)
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
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Richard Bennett
Nov 01, 2022• Proven solutions
A flip screen is a very important feature on a camera for vloggers. With a flip screen, you can preview whether or not your shot is composed the way you want it to be, all in real-time. Below is our top list and review of the twelve best vlogging cameras with a flip screen.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A VLOGGING CAMERA
1. Fully articulated screen (flip screen)
2. Good continual autofocus while recording video
3. Good focus priority through face recognition
4. Touch to focus
5. Good low-light performance
6. external mic jack, hot/cold shoe bracket
7. optical image stabilization
8. good battery life
Check out my full list of 10 Things To Look For In A Vlogging Camera to understand the importance of these camera features.
THE 12 BEST VLOGGING CAMERAS WITH A FLIP SCREEN (2018)
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen Type | Mic Port | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanonEOSM50 | |
February2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| PanasonicLumixDC-GH5S | |
January2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$$ |
| CanonEOSM100 | |
August2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $ |
| CanonEOS6D Mark II | |
June2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
| CanonEOS RebelSL2 | |
June2017 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelT7i | |
February2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOSM6 | |
February2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | Yes | $ |
| NikonD5600 | |
November2016 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| SonyCyber-Shot DSCRX 100 V | |
October2016 | Compact | Flip Up | No | $- |
| PanasonicLumixDMC-G85 | |
September2016 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOS80D | |
February2016 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
| CanonPowerShotG7 X Mark II | |
February2016 | Compact | Flip Up | No | $ |
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Best daily vlogging camera with a flip screen: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX 100 V If you want to use a compact camera with a flip screen, Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-RX 100 V is an exceptional daily vlogging camera. This camera’s 20.1 MP Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor with a maximum of 12800 in ISO sensitivity, can record footage in UHD 4K at 30 or 24 fps. The lens on this camera, a non-interchangeable Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens, performs well even under low-light conditions. With its fast hybrid AF system with 315 phase-detection points and an anti-motion blur mode, you can expect your shots to be accurately focused. The Sony RX 100 V packs so much power into such a small, portable camera, making it a great daily vlogging device. PROS - Light and easy to carry around - Produces high-res videos CONS - Short battery life - Lacking a touchscreen |
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Best cheap vlogging camera with a flip screen: Canon EOS M100 The Canon EOS M100 is another great small vlogging camera with a flip screen. This mirrorless camera shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. Its 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor will accurately lock the right focus and produce videos with rich detail. The camera’s ISO sensitivity goes as high as ISO 25600. Even in difficult light conditions, this camera will be able to capture a scene. You can control and navigate through the difficult functions of this camera using its 3-inch touchscreen LCD. This camera has a flip screen that flips upward so that you can see yourself while you vlog. With built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, you can also transfer your videos seamlessly to a computer without any cables. If you don’t want to spend a fortune but still want to produce videos with great picture quality, the Canon EOS M100 is the best entry-level camera for daily vlogging that’s currently on the market. PROS - Affordable - Great connectivity options CONS - Lacks advanced video recording features - No viewfinder |
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Best entry-level mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS M100 The Canon EOS M100 is the best entry-level mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging. In case you missed it, check out my review on the Canon EOS M100. |
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Best mid-range mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS M50 The Canon EOS M50 is already regarded as one of the best mirrorless cameras for vlogging though it has only been on the market for just a few months. This mirrorless camera comes with the newer DIGIC 8 Image Processor that find a focus for your footage even better than the last generation’s image processor. You can crank up the ISO sensitivity to ISO 51200 with the Canon EOS M50. The Canon EOS M50 can shoot UHD 4K videos at 23.98 fps. You can also capture 720p slow-motion videos at 120 fps. PROS - Has an external microphone port - Has a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder CONS - No image stabilization - Battery life could be longer |
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Best professional mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S When Panasonic made its Lumix DC-GH5, it was a hybrid camera that performed equally well in both photo and video. In response to customers’ interest in a video-focused camera, Panasonic released the GH5S. This camera is equipped with a micro four-thirds sensor and can shoot UHD 4K and DCI videos at 60 fps, up to 150 Mbps. If you want to capture slow-motion footage, you can shoot full HD 1080p videos at 240 fps as well. With its 10.28MP multi-aspect ratio MOS sensor, you’ll be able to produce high-quality videos even under very challenging lighting conditions. In a fraction of a second, this camera can also automatically grab focus during your video with its advanced depth-from-focus technology. It is also equipped with a microphone jack so that you can record better audio while shooting with this camera. The GH5S has a fully articulated touchscreen so that you can compose your shot from any angle. PROS - ISO sensitivity goes up to 204800 - High video bit rates CONS - Expensive - The camera body weighs about 1.5 lbs |
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Best entry-level DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS SL2 If you’re looking for a low priced entry-level vlogging camera with a flip screen, the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is the best option. You can precisely and quickly grab focus during video recording with its 9-point AF system and dual pixel CMOS AF technology. The camera powers these functions with its DIGIC 7 image processor. You can shoot up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps with its 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and crank the ISO up to ISO 51200 in case you need to shoot under low light conditions. If you want better audio for your vlogs, you can connect an external microphone to the SL2’s microphone jack. PROS - Microphone jack - Wi-Fi connectivity CONS - No 4K video support - Optical image stabilizer could be better |
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Best mid-range DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS 80D The 80D is the best camera to go with if you’re looking for a mid-range DLSR vlogging camera with a flip screen. It is equipped with a 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, comes with the DIGIC 6 image processor, and shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. For low lighting conditions, you can set the camera’s ISO to as high as ISO 25600. The 80D is great for autofocusing during video recording as it comes with a 45-point all cross phase detection autofocus system and a dual pixel CMOS AF system. PROS - Feature-rich - Continuous AF feature performs beautifully while recording high-res videos CONS - Just one SD card slot - PC sync connection features could be better |
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Best professional DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon 6D Mark II The 6D Mark II is currently (at the time of writing this review) the only full-frame DSLR camera that comes with both a fully-articulated screen and a microphone jack. It is equipped with a 26.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor, comes with the DIGIC 7 image processor, and shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. The 6D is also equipped with the same 45-point all cross-phase detection and dual pixel CMOS autofocusing system as the 80D. If you’re wanting to vlog with a full-frame camera, the 6D Mark II is the best option. PROS - ISO sensitivity goes up to 102400 - Amazing touchscreen controls CONS - No 4K video recording option - No USB 3.0 |
Want to compare even more cameras? Check out…
12 Best Vlogging Cameras (2018)
Top 11 Cheap Vlogging Cameras (2018)
7 Best DSLR Cameras For Vlogging (2018)
8 Best Mirrorless Cameras For Vlogging (2018)
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Nov 01, 2022• Proven solutions
A flip screen is a very important feature on a camera for vloggers. With a flip screen, you can preview whether or not your shot is composed the way you want it to be, all in real-time. Below is our top list and review of the twelve best vlogging cameras with a flip screen.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A VLOGGING CAMERA
1. Fully articulated screen (flip screen)
2. Good continual autofocus while recording video
3. Good focus priority through face recognition
4. Touch to focus
5. Good low-light performance
6. external mic jack, hot/cold shoe bracket
7. optical image stabilization
8. good battery life
Check out my full list of 10 Things To Look For In A Vlogging Camera to understand the importance of these camera features.
THE 12 BEST VLOGGING CAMERAS WITH A FLIP SCREEN (2018)
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen Type | Mic Port | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanonEOSM50 | |
February2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| PanasonicLumixDC-GH5S | |
January2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$$ |
| CanonEOSM100 | |
August2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $ |
| CanonEOS6D Mark II | |
June2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
| CanonEOS RebelSL2 | |
June2017 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelT7i | |
February2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOSM6 | |
February2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | Yes | $ |
| NikonD5600 | |
November2016 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| SonyCyber-Shot DSCRX 100 V | |
October2016 | Compact | Flip Up | No | $- |
| PanasonicLumixDMC-G85 | |
September2016 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOS80D | |
February2016 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
| CanonPowerShotG7 X Mark II | |
February2016 | Compact | Flip Up | No | $ |
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Best daily vlogging camera with a flip screen: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX 100 V If you want to use a compact camera with a flip screen, Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-RX 100 V is an exceptional daily vlogging camera. This camera’s 20.1 MP Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor with a maximum of 12800 in ISO sensitivity, can record footage in UHD 4K at 30 or 24 fps. The lens on this camera, a non-interchangeable Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens, performs well even under low-light conditions. With its fast hybrid AF system with 315 phase-detection points and an anti-motion blur mode, you can expect your shots to be accurately focused. The Sony RX 100 V packs so much power into such a small, portable camera, making it a great daily vlogging device. PROS - Light and easy to carry around - Produces high-res videos CONS - Short battery life - Lacking a touchscreen |
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Best cheap vlogging camera with a flip screen: Canon EOS M100 The Canon EOS M100 is another great small vlogging camera with a flip screen. This mirrorless camera shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. Its 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor will accurately lock the right focus and produce videos with rich detail. The camera’s ISO sensitivity goes as high as ISO 25600. Even in difficult light conditions, this camera will be able to capture a scene. You can control and navigate through the difficult functions of this camera using its 3-inch touchscreen LCD. This camera has a flip screen that flips upward so that you can see yourself while you vlog. With built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, you can also transfer your videos seamlessly to a computer without any cables. If you don’t want to spend a fortune but still want to produce videos with great picture quality, the Canon EOS M100 is the best entry-level camera for daily vlogging that’s currently on the market. PROS - Affordable - Great connectivity options CONS - Lacks advanced video recording features - No viewfinder |
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Best entry-level mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS M100 The Canon EOS M100 is the best entry-level mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging. In case you missed it, check out my review on the Canon EOS M100. |
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Best mid-range mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS M50 The Canon EOS M50 is already regarded as one of the best mirrorless cameras for vlogging though it has only been on the market for just a few months. This mirrorless camera comes with the newer DIGIC 8 Image Processor that find a focus for your footage even better than the last generation’s image processor. You can crank up the ISO sensitivity to ISO 51200 with the Canon EOS M50. The Canon EOS M50 can shoot UHD 4K videos at 23.98 fps. You can also capture 720p slow-motion videos at 120 fps. PROS - Has an external microphone port - Has a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder CONS - No image stabilization - Battery life could be longer |
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Best professional mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S When Panasonic made its Lumix DC-GH5, it was a hybrid camera that performed equally well in both photo and video. In response to customers’ interest in a video-focused camera, Panasonic released the GH5S. This camera is equipped with a micro four-thirds sensor and can shoot UHD 4K and DCI videos at 60 fps, up to 150 Mbps. If you want to capture slow-motion footage, you can shoot full HD 1080p videos at 240 fps as well. With its 10.28MP multi-aspect ratio MOS sensor, you’ll be able to produce high-quality videos even under very challenging lighting conditions. In a fraction of a second, this camera can also automatically grab focus during your video with its advanced depth-from-focus technology. It is also equipped with a microphone jack so that you can record better audio while shooting with this camera. The GH5S has a fully articulated touchscreen so that you can compose your shot from any angle. PROS - ISO sensitivity goes up to 204800 - High video bit rates CONS - Expensive - The camera body weighs about 1.5 lbs |
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Best entry-level DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS SL2 If you’re looking for a low priced entry-level vlogging camera with a flip screen, the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is the best option. You can precisely and quickly grab focus during video recording with its 9-point AF system and dual pixel CMOS AF technology. The camera powers these functions with its DIGIC 7 image processor. You can shoot up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps with its 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and crank the ISO up to ISO 51200 in case you need to shoot under low light conditions. If you want better audio for your vlogs, you can connect an external microphone to the SL2’s microphone jack. PROS - Microphone jack - Wi-Fi connectivity CONS - No 4K video support - Optical image stabilizer could be better |
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Best mid-range DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS 80D The 80D is the best camera to go with if you’re looking for a mid-range DLSR vlogging camera with a flip screen. It is equipped with a 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, comes with the DIGIC 6 image processor, and shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. For low lighting conditions, you can set the camera’s ISO to as high as ISO 25600. The 80D is great for autofocusing during video recording as it comes with a 45-point all cross phase detection autofocus system and a dual pixel CMOS AF system. PROS - Feature-rich - Continuous AF feature performs beautifully while recording high-res videos CONS - Just one SD card slot - PC sync connection features could be better |
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Best professional DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon 6D Mark II The 6D Mark II is currently (at the time of writing this review) the only full-frame DSLR camera that comes with both a fully-articulated screen and a microphone jack. It is equipped with a 26.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor, comes with the DIGIC 7 image processor, and shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. The 6D is also equipped with the same 45-point all cross-phase detection and dual pixel CMOS autofocusing system as the 80D. If you’re wanting to vlog with a full-frame camera, the 6D Mark II is the best option. PROS - ISO sensitivity goes up to 102400 - Amazing touchscreen controls CONS - No 4K video recording option - No USB 3.0 |
Want to compare even more cameras? Check out…
12 Best Vlogging Cameras (2018)
Top 11 Cheap Vlogging Cameras (2018)
7 Best DSLR Cameras For Vlogging (2018)
8 Best Mirrorless Cameras For Vlogging (2018)
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A flip screen is a very important feature on a camera for vloggers. With a flip screen, you can preview whether or not your shot is composed the way you want it to be, all in real-time. Below is our top list and review of the twelve best vlogging cameras with a flip screen.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A VLOGGING CAMERA
1. Fully articulated screen (flip screen)
2. Good continual autofocus while recording video
3. Good focus priority through face recognition
4. Touch to focus
5. Good low-light performance
6. external mic jack, hot/cold shoe bracket
7. optical image stabilization
8. good battery life
Check out my full list of 10 Things To Look For In A Vlogging Camera to understand the importance of these camera features.
THE 12 BEST VLOGGING CAMERAS WITH A FLIP SCREEN (2018)
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen Type | Mic Port | Price | |
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| CanonEOSM50 | |
February2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| PanasonicLumixDC-GH5S | |
January2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$$ |
| CanonEOSM100 | |
August2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $ |
| CanonEOS6D Mark II | |
June2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
| CanonEOS RebelSL2 | |
June2017 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelT7i | |
February2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOSM6 | |
February2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | Yes | $ |
| NikonD5600 | |
November2016 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| SonyCyber-Shot DSCRX 100 V | |
October2016 | Compact | Flip Up | No | $- |
| PanasonicLumixDMC-G85 | |
September2016 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOS80D | |
February2016 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
| CanonPowerShotG7 X Mark II | |
February2016 | Compact | Flip Up | No | $ |
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Best daily vlogging camera with a flip screen: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-RX 100 V If you want to use a compact camera with a flip screen, Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-RX 100 V is an exceptional daily vlogging camera. This camera’s 20.1 MP Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor with a maximum of 12800 in ISO sensitivity, can record footage in UHD 4K at 30 or 24 fps. The lens on this camera, a non-interchangeable Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens, performs well even under low-light conditions. With its fast hybrid AF system with 315 phase-detection points and an anti-motion blur mode, you can expect your shots to be accurately focused. The Sony RX 100 V packs so much power into such a small, portable camera, making it a great daily vlogging device. PROS - Light and easy to carry around - Produces high-res videos CONS - Short battery life - Lacking a touchscreen |
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Best cheap vlogging camera with a flip screen: Canon EOS M100 The Canon EOS M100 is another great small vlogging camera with a flip screen. This mirrorless camera shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. Its 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor will accurately lock the right focus and produce videos with rich detail. The camera’s ISO sensitivity goes as high as ISO 25600. Even in difficult light conditions, this camera will be able to capture a scene. You can control and navigate through the difficult functions of this camera using its 3-inch touchscreen LCD. This camera has a flip screen that flips upward so that you can see yourself while you vlog. With built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, you can also transfer your videos seamlessly to a computer without any cables. If you don’t want to spend a fortune but still want to produce videos with great picture quality, the Canon EOS M100 is the best entry-level camera for daily vlogging that’s currently on the market. PROS - Affordable - Great connectivity options CONS - Lacks advanced video recording features - No viewfinder |
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Best entry-level mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS M100 The Canon EOS M100 is the best entry-level mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging. In case you missed it, check out my review on the Canon EOS M100. |
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Best mid-range mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS M50 The Canon EOS M50 is already regarded as one of the best mirrorless cameras for vlogging though it has only been on the market for just a few months. This mirrorless camera comes with the newer DIGIC 8 Image Processor that find a focus for your footage even better than the last generation’s image processor. You can crank up the ISO sensitivity to ISO 51200 with the Canon EOS M50. The Canon EOS M50 can shoot UHD 4K videos at 23.98 fps. You can also capture 720p slow-motion videos at 120 fps. PROS - Has an external microphone port - Has a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder CONS - No image stabilization - Battery life could be longer |
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Best professional mirrorless camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S When Panasonic made its Lumix DC-GH5, it was a hybrid camera that performed equally well in both photo and video. In response to customers’ interest in a video-focused camera, Panasonic released the GH5S. This camera is equipped with a micro four-thirds sensor and can shoot UHD 4K and DCI videos at 60 fps, up to 150 Mbps. If you want to capture slow-motion footage, you can shoot full HD 1080p videos at 240 fps as well. With its 10.28MP multi-aspect ratio MOS sensor, you’ll be able to produce high-quality videos even under very challenging lighting conditions. In a fraction of a second, this camera can also automatically grab focus during your video with its advanced depth-from-focus technology. It is also equipped with a microphone jack so that you can record better audio while shooting with this camera. The GH5S has a fully articulated touchscreen so that you can compose your shot from any angle. PROS - ISO sensitivity goes up to 204800 - High video bit rates CONS - Expensive - The camera body weighs about 1.5 lbs |
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Best entry-level DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS SL2 If you’re looking for a low priced entry-level vlogging camera with a flip screen, the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is the best option. You can precisely and quickly grab focus during video recording with its 9-point AF system and dual pixel CMOS AF technology. The camera powers these functions with its DIGIC 7 image processor. You can shoot up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps with its 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor and crank the ISO up to ISO 51200 in case you need to shoot under low light conditions. If you want better audio for your vlogs, you can connect an external microphone to the SL2’s microphone jack. PROS - Microphone jack - Wi-Fi connectivity CONS - No 4K video support - Optical image stabilizer could be better |
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Best mid-range DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon EOS 80D The 80D is the best camera to go with if you’re looking for a mid-range DLSR vlogging camera with a flip screen. It is equipped with a 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor, comes with the DIGIC 6 image processor, and shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. For low lighting conditions, you can set the camera’s ISO to as high as ISO 25600. The 80D is great for autofocusing during video recording as it comes with a 45-point all cross phase detection autofocus system and a dual pixel CMOS AF system. PROS - Feature-rich - Continuous AF feature performs beautifully while recording high-res videos CONS - Just one SD card slot - PC sync connection features could be better |
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Best professional DSLR camera with a flip screen for vlogging: Canon 6D Mark II The 6D Mark II is currently (at the time of writing this review) the only full-frame DSLR camera that comes with both a fully-articulated screen and a microphone jack. It is equipped with a 26.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor, comes with the DIGIC 7 image processor, and shoots up to full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. The 6D is also equipped with the same 45-point all cross-phase detection and dual pixel CMOS autofocusing system as the 80D. If you’re wanting to vlog with a full-frame camera, the 6D Mark II is the best option. PROS - ISO sensitivity goes up to 102400 - Amazing touchscreen controls CONS - No 4K video recording option - No USB 3.0 |
Want to compare even more cameras? Check out…
12 Best Vlogging Cameras (2018)
Top 11 Cheap Vlogging Cameras (2018)
7 Best DSLR Cameras For Vlogging (2018)
8 Best Mirrorless Cameras For Vlogging (2018)
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
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